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Post by Wahl 19th March 2009, 18:10

Day 6

Sutherland and the stargazing is lovely but cold. When I came back to the guesthouse last night it was 10 degrees according to the bike.

This morning it was not much better. Earlier on I complained that it was 18 degrees when I left Augullas – well this morning was 11 and I only realised it once I was on my way. Took the road back to Matjiesfontein and then to Towsrivier. There I stopped and but something warm on.

From Towsrivier went towards Montagu.

Coming down towards Montagu

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After Montagu I turned towards Swellendam

The Scenery was very nice

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Had an uneventful trip to Mosselbay and arrived around 14h00

Putting up my office

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The view from my tent

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Nice bikes
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Post by JR 19th March 2009, 20:04

Laughing Laughing Laughing you are at the Buff.............

nice!
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Post by DaveS 20th March 2009, 01:02

Yes he is - some persuation from me and Dorothy during the three days he rode with us.
Very Happy
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Post by DeonP 20th March 2009, 08:11

Very nice
Enjoy the Buff !
What a view from your tent ! My best memory of that event !
Also in a very beautiful part of the world.

Have a wonderful Buff ! Ask Dave and Dorothy about the pancake lady when we went many years ago with Brian Canoo.

Look out for Shawn !

Cheers
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Post by GSlady 20th March 2009, 09:29

Enjoy! Quite a number of our Club members there.. Pauli, Colin, Tall Etienne..?? Who else?
(come on people - the editor of the newsletter wants to know..)
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Post by Wahl 21st March 2009, 18:25

GSlady wrote:Enjoy! Quite a number of our Club members there.. Pauli, Colin, Tall Etienne..?? Who else?
(come on people - the editor of the newsletter wants to know..)

When I mentioned this to the guys here I was told very fast and unanimously that what happens on a trip stays on a trip ....

My normal report to follow
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Post by Wahl 21st March 2009, 18:49

Day 7 & 8

The Buff …..

At around Mid day on Friday the rest of the club members started arriving and setting up camp

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Soon camp was set up and we had a good kuier

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A few of us wanted to go and help our neighbour to go and set up her tent

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On the other side we had neighbours who came to the camp site with their Harleys for morning and afternoon tea and then went back to their house across the road

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Then they would sit on the balcony and watch us

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Today we went to a restaurant on the route of the mass ride to have breakfast and watch the mass ride

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Thereafter we went up the Outeniqua pass – lovely scenery

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Tomorrow we are packing up and staring to come home
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Post by JR 21st March 2009, 18:57

cheers cheers cheers ............wow, Wahl at the Buff...........I like and I'm impressed.

did you pick any fights yet.........? Wink pirat pirat pirat

I hear they say b & h is a good approach.



bliks*m en hardloop


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Post by Wahl 21st March 2009, 19:01

No ... ek hou my bek
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Post by JR 21st March 2009, 19:03

Laughing Laughing Laughing

kan ook werk maar daai buurvrou voorspel probleme!
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Post by GSlady 22nd March 2009, 00:25

Wahl wrote:
GSlady wrote:Enjoy! Quite a number of our Club members there.. Pauli, Colin, Tall Etienne..?? Who else?
(come on people - the editor of the newsletter wants to know..)

When I mentioned this to the guys here I was told very fast and unanimously that what happens on a trip stays on a trip ....

ja ja ook maar reg so.. I tried Smile

Sounds like Colin's words...?? Laughing
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Post by BON 23rd March 2009, 12:41

Dear GSlady,
What can I say????
At least 20 GSers and 01 RT....
But the names....
I'm not good on this...rsrsrsrs
Whait fotr the comments regardind the "Die Hell" visit!!!!!!!!!!!!
GREAT!!!!!!
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Post by Corlia 23rd March 2009, 15:38

Again, great report and thank you for sharing!!!! I'm still extremely jealous!!!! alien alien
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Post by DeonP 24th March 2009, 08:10

Looks like you guys had a wonderful trip.
And GREAT weather !

I read on the Cape BMW club's Forum of one of their members who attended for the first time. He did mention the NOISE or reving bikes ALL night long ! I remember it well.
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Post by Wahl 24th March 2009, 18:45

Day 9, 10 & 11

We packed up Sunday at the Buff and were soon on our way to Port Alfred. The Garden route is beautiful and we stopped so much for photo’s that we got to Port Alfred only around 18h00.

Near Wildernes

A Dassie came to greet us

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The railway line and tunnel below

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At Natures valley we were contemplating training some water crossing but fortunately we did not have enough time

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Hope I got it right – Storms River Bridge

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Storms river mouth

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While travelling we saw the smoke of a fire in the mountains and at the Storms river mouth the fire fighting helicopter landed to refuel

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Van Stadens river bridge

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Yesterday morning we had breakfast at Bathurst

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Had a guest for breakfast – He invited himself

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On the way to Ladybrand where we spent our last night we had lovely scenery

The great Fish river

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We rode lovely passes and thought that a certain K 1300 S would do so well

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Today I got home just after 13h00. Had a great trip. Thanks to Dave and Dorothy who allowed me to go along on their holiday.

It is Kosmos time in the Free State

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Post by JR 24th March 2009, 19:21

thank YOU for allowing US to be part of your holiday day by day.

Thoroughly enjoyed your “real-time” trip report.

Somewhat sad it’s over now……..was every day looking forward to the next episode Sad

Once again thank you for sharing cheers


ps. you must go and show me the passes Smile
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Post by Wahl 24th March 2009, 19:26

MadnohB wrote: ps. you must go and show me the passes Smile

Anytime, the area around Port Alfred and the Garden Route is a place where you should go for 3 or 4 days and just ride around there
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Post by Marnus 24th March 2009, 20:19

Yes... it feels as if I went there myself! Thanks for taking us on a lekker trip. I'm glad you got further this time!
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Post by JR 24th March 2009, 21:14

Marnus wrote:......I'm glad you got further this time!

think it's safe for Wahl to change the avatar now Wink
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Post by Wahl 24th March 2009, 21:31

MadnohB wrote:
Marnus wrote:......I'm glad you got further this time!

think it's safe for Wahl to change the avatar now Wink

Done
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Post by DeonP 24th March 2009, 23:04

Thanks Wahl for a wonderful trip.

If I remember Bathurst is where they serve the pizza on a large tile. And the pizza was made across the road but carried across the main road to your table. Wow ,what memories. I need to go on a trip ! ( a LONG trip )

Love the new Avatar !

Looked like an awesome trip ! Such a beautiful part of the world !

Glad everyone back home safe.

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